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… Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To … of imaging tests show increased pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots, the decision to have surgery … A skin infection. Blood clots. An unstable spine. Nerve injury, including weakness, numbness, or paralysis. Tears in …
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… Disease and Injury Prevention Learning Center Learn about disease and … a Car Safely Mouth Guard National Childhood Immunization Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Office Ergonomics Oral … Members Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy Snake Antivenom Spinal Cord Injury: Safe Transfers To or From a Wheelchair …
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… Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Actionset Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic … lung disease. You may take quick, short breaths. Breathing this way makes it harder to get air into your … methods when you are more short of breath than normal. Practice them often so you can use them correctly when you …
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… right away when a permanent tooth has been knocked out. An injury could crack, chip, or break a tooth. Or it could make … rub the inside of your mouth and make your mouth sore. An injury to your mouth or lips may cause a large, loose flap … Yes Head injury No Head injury Are you having trouble breathing (more than a stuffy nose)? Yes Difficulty …
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… Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation Actionset Overview Have … wake up in the morning or just before you fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make … Notice how your hands move as you breathe in and out. Practice filling your lower lungs by breathing so that your …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … injuries that need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … No Signs of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible …
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… Head Injury, Age 4 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your … that also may need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … No Symptoms of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible …
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… Overview A blow to the chest can cause a minor or serious injury. It is not unusual to have the "wind knocked out of … a few minutes after a blow to the chest. Even after a chest injury, it is important to determine whether your pain might … your chest injury. Serious chest injury Pain or difficulty breathing that starts immediately after an injury may mean …
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… Traumatic Brain Injury On this page: What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from … right away that may include medicine, fluids, help with breathing, or surgery. Some treatment may be needed on a …
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… to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make stretching part of your warm-up before the … reduce soreness after exercising and reduce the risk of injury. Practice landing skills. This is especially important for …
